“Rump roast is marinated in red wine vinegar and red wine spiced with cloves and allspice for three days, then browned in butter and flour and slowly simmered in the sauce until tender. Gingersnaps are added in the last thirty minutes for extra zip.”

I had a TON of compliments on this recipe from authentic German-born attendees during our annual Oktoberfest party. It was super easy prep and cooking was a breeze. Truly a recipe I will be making again.

Reviewer:

Now this is some sour sauerbraten! The best I have ever made.
I wanted to serve this during the week, and I work full time, so after marinating I cooked it for 3 hours the night before I planned on serving it. The next day, since it had cooled, it was easy to skim off the fat. Then I just reheated it on the stove, and made the gravy. Easy and quicker this way. Served over egg noodles. I suggest serving this with some rye bread, you will need to cut the sour with something!

Reviewer:

Marinated 3 days using ziptop bag. Used 1 large onion. Used the crockpot for the beef-cooking part, made the gravy in a skillet and added back to the crockpot. Definitely include the gingersnaps. I used 12 smallish ones smashed to make 2/3 cup. It is still tart even for sauerbraten with the addition of 2 more Tbsp sugar which made it about right for us and brought it to a 4+. If I would have cooked it 4-5 hours on low that would have been enough. Served with spaetzle, applesauce, and sweet and sour red cabbage. Used the crockpot for the beef-cooking part.

Reviewer:

This is more authentic than the recipes with sugar added, which are sweet and sour. Not that they are not good, just that for authenticity, you don't want to add so much sugar. It is by definition supposed to have a tang. Three days is at the low end of how long it should marinate and after cooking, the 4 lb roast will not feed 8 hungry folks. :-)

Reviewer:

I made this for an Oktoberfest party. My husband is German and I was worried, when he came in the house and said it smells like Deutchland! I knew I was on my way, but then everyone arrived and it was gone in a flash, and my friends have already requested I make it again real soon. I cooked mine in a slow cooker for 4 hours on low and it was terrific! The only complaint was there wasn't enough!

Reviewer:

This recipe is EXACTLY what I had hoped it to be. I have had sauerbraten at quite a few very nice restaurants but this recipe tastes exactly like my favorite restaurant! I am so, so happy with it. I did use the gingersnaps and I am glad that I did. I was skeptical at first but it did a great job of thickening up the sauce. Who knew! Even though this was a lot of work, it was worth it. I am so excited to be able to eat one of my favorite meals more often and at a fraction of the price! Thank you so much!!!!